Austin Steam Train Association

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Alyssa J Lopez

Phone

5129153010

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Austin Steam Train Association, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Austin steam train association is to preserve, and recreate the first-hand experience of the historic railroading for thhe enjoyment and edification of today's families and

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,060,200 Revenue: $1,241,186

Arts, Culture and Humanities: carried approximately 20,070 passengers since the inception through the hill country and downtown Austin on historic railroad equipment. Educated the population about...

Arts, Culture and Humanities: carried approximately 20,070 passengers since the inception through the hill country and downtown Austin on historic railroad equipment. Educated the population about the histori importance of the rail line we operate, maintain and refurbish. We maintain numerous historic locomotives and coach rail cars.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $142,627

Program Service Revenue $1,072,549

Investment Income $5,000

Other Revenue $90,418

TOTAL REVENUE $1,310,594

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $598,135

Fundraising Expenses $122,388

Program Expenses $1,060,200

Other Expenses $1,052,038

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,650,173

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,310,594	$1,622,743	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,650,173	$1,640,792	+0.0%
Net Income	$-339,579	$-18,049	+17.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✓ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT SCHOEN	President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN SARGENT	Cochairman	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN SMITH	Board Member	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM BINGHAM	General Counsel	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS KEARNS	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID A ESCAMILLA	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NIKELLE MEADE	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN THOMPSON	Chairman	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW SKABOWSKI	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZENA VAUGHN	Executive Director	40.00		$0	$0	$0
ALYSSA J LOPEZ	Executive Director	40.00	Highest	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$1,310,594	$1,650,173	$968,901	$-339,579
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,355,504	$1,279,124	$925,042	$76,380
2022	$1,403,107	$1,378,719	$537,596	$24,388
2021	$1,219,752	$1,187,238	$552,750	$32,514
2021	$1,219,752	$1,187,238	$552,750	$32,514
2020	$803,143	$923,611	$439,654	$-120,468
2019	$1,341,039	$1,357,390	$421,616	$-16,351
2018	$1,691,914	$1,501,282	$453,991	$190,632
2018	$1,547,589	$1,503,479	$319,684	$44,110